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Explore Beijing’s imperial heart and a restored section of the Great Wall on this private two-day tour. A guide-led itinerary covers Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace with hotel pickup and lunches included.
Explore Beijing’s imperial heart and a restored section of the Great Wall on this private two-day tour. A guide-led itinerary covers Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace with hotel pickup and lunches included.
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Operated by Jenny's Guide & Driver Service · Beijing, Beijing
You step out into Tiananmen Square as the city wakes: cool stone underfoot, flagstaffs snapping in a light breeze, and the scale of modern Beijing pressing around the void. Over the next two days a private guide moves you through city rituals and imperial architecture—crowded plazas give way to quiet courtyards, and the Great Wall climbs the forested ridgeline like an old, stony spine daring you onward.
moderate.
2 days.
Suitable for travelers in average shape; must be comfortable walking several hours and climbing uneven stone steps on the Wall.
Admissions for the listed attractions (Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Mutianyu and Summer Palace) are included; optional extras like toboggan rides or dragon-boat rides cost extra.
Pickup time is flexible—typically around 8:00–8:30am; confirm your preferred start time with the operator at booking or 24 hours in advance.
Mutianyu has many steep steps and uneven surfaces; the tour offers a chairlift or cable car up, but expect 1–3 hours of walking on the wall if you choose to explore.
Yes—operator notes it’s suitable for all fitness levels; infants under 5 may join free, and car seats/infant seats are available on request.
The Forbidden City served as the imperial palace for Ming and Qing dynasties; the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall reflects major Ming-era rebuilding and defensive use.
High visitor volumes stress heritage sites—stick to marked paths, follow guides’ instructions, and avoid single-use plastics to reduce impact.
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